victim of wealth and privilege (1 Viewer)

[jon_mx]

Story

A 16-year-old boy who drunkenly killed four people got probation this week because the judge with no apparent irony agreed with the boy's defense that he was a victim of "affluenza," whose parents taught him wealth and privilege shield consequences. The teen had faced up to twenty years in prison.

Sixteen-year-old Ethan Couch admitted to four counts of manslaughter after he and seven other boys stole alcohol from Walmart, piled into his car and struck and killed four pedestrians while going 70 miles per hour in a 40 zone. One of his passengers remains in the hospital with severe brain damage, and nine other bystanders were also injured.

Couch's BAC was a .24 and he also had Valium in his system. According to reports, he was belligerent at the scene, at one point saying, "I'm outta here." Prosecutors were hoping to get up to 20 years.

Couch's defense was that he was a victim of his parents' wealth and privilege; in that he never had to face consequences, which an expert summarized prior to sentencing.

He said Couch got whatever he wanted. As an example, Miller said Couch's parents gave no punishment after police ticketed the then-15-year-old when he was found in a parked pickup with a passed out, undressed 14-year-old girl.

Miller also pointed out that Couch was allowed to drive at 13. He said the teen was emotionally flat and needed years of therapy. At the time of the fatal wreck, Couch had a blood alcohol content of .24, said Tarrant County Sheriff Dee Anderson. It is illegal for a minor to drive with any amount of alcohol in his or her system

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Same arguement Tim uses to defend Hillary.

gtfo

Tim made it perfectly clear that Hillary is above rules and laws which apply to other people.

 

[pantagrapher]

It's not his fault. You see, the justice system never taught him boundaries.

 

[cstu]

The moment you realize that the moving the goal posts argument strategy is very easy to recognize, is when you will understand why I feel that way. And I know it's not all lawyers which is why I erased it.

You and Christo use the exact same style. Everyone knows it for what it is. You're not fooling anyone.

I love when lawyers act like they're the only ones who can possibly understand the law since they're the one who have a law degree. If our law is so complicated that a reasonably intelligent, well-read person can't possibly understand it, well that's a huge problem. Lawyers act like law is brain surgery, rocket science or something really intellectually demanding.

If it's that complicated to understand then only lawyers should be required to abide by the law.

 

[Limp Ditka]

Caught in Mexico with his mom.

Now they both get to pay the price

http://www.cnn.com/2015/12/28/us/mexico-affluenza-teen-ethan-couch-detained/index.html

 

[Yenrub]

Caught in Mexico with his mom.

Now they both get to pay the price

http://www.cnn.com/2015/12/28/us/mexico-affluenza-teen-ethan-couch-detained/index.html

Puerto Vallarta?

Your honor I wasn't on the run I was simply taking a much needed vacation from house arrest

 

[Bucky86]

Awesome. Enjoy getting tag teamed ya little #####.

 

[Mors Venit]

Damn he is one of the ugliest people i have ever seen.

 

[Encyclopedia Brown]

Damn he is one of the ugliest people i have ever seen.

The joke I have heard most often is how come he has all of this money but cuts his own hair.

 

[Encyclopedia Brown]

https://twitter.com/JoshuaHoyos/status/681717775950295040

 

[fatness]

This is where the kid finally gets locked up but the mom who helped him flee only gets probation because she's a victim of wealth and privilege.

 

[SWC]

what happened to the pos judge who let this laroosh off i would like an update on that pile of steaming crap take that to the bank brohans

 

[Clifford]

Nice, good news for once

 

[ClownCausedChaos2]

In reading this article, it sounds like he could get just a few months

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/crime-courts/what-s-going-happen-affluenza-teen-ethan-couch-his-mom-n487391

He could now serve some of that sentence and now in an adult court.

"We no longer have to be concerned about the best interest of the child," said Tarrant County District Attorney Sharon Wilson, outlining her legal strategy at the Tuesday news conference.

Couch is 18 years old, and Texas generally releases incarcerated juveniles at the age of 19 a potential punishment that Wilson said was "not enough for taking four lives." If Couch remains in the juvenile system, he could ultimately spend just a few months in jail. He turns 19 on April 11.

By transferring Couch to the standard adult justice system, prosecutors can try to make him serve more time, though they cautioned that an "anomaly" in Texas law limits how much time can be added when a juvenile is transferred to the adult system.

Yay justice system.

 

[General Malaise]

Most punchable face in America?

 

[Mors Venit]

Now he is a victim of imaginary lines drawn on maps. Poor guy.

 

[General Malaise]

Mexican prison sounds good for him. Hope his ###### gets treated like a pinata.

 

[BigJim®]

In reading this article, it sounds like he could get just a few months

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/crime-courts/what-s-going-happen-affluenza-teen-ethan-couch-his-mom-n487391

He could now serve some of that sentence and now in an adult court.

"We no longer have to be concerned about the best interest of the child," said Tarrant County District Attorney Sharon Wilson, outlining her legal strategy at the Tuesday news conference.

Couch is 18 years old, and Texas generally releases incarcerated juveniles at the age of 19 a potential punishment that Wilson said was "not enough for taking four lives." If Couch remains in the juvenile system, he could ultimately spend just a few months in jail. He turns 19 on April 11.

By transferring Couch to the standard adult justice system, prosecutors can try to make him serve more time, though they cautioned that an "anomaly" in Texas law limits how much time can be added when a juvenile is transferred to the adult system.

Yay justice system.

Based on a new report, sounds like his family is pumping money into a deportation delay that could last "weeks or months." From the article: ""It seems to me they could pay them as much money as they want to, to make this thing drag out as long as they want to," he said.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/12/30/pizza-order-helped-lead-authorities-to-affluenza-teen-mother.html?intcmp=hpbt4

So, safe to assume the tactic at play here is paying to string out the deportation in order to limit whatever time he's sentenced to spend in a juvenile facility (which would end when he turns 19, in April next year) and pay more to contest any efforts to move this to the adult system? Gee, I wonder what could possibly cause a kid to think he has no consequences for his actions.

Hopefully the mother pays the full legal price for her own role in this mockery.

 

[krista4]

Most punchable face in America?

Did Ted Cruz pass away?

 

[General Malaise]

Most punchable face in America?

Did Ted Cruz pass away?

Hmmmmmm....good point. My current top 3:

Josh Rosen

Ted Cruz

Ethan Couch

Ann Coulter

 

[krista4]

Most punchable face in America?

Did Ted Cruz pass away?

Hmmmmmm....good point. My current top 3:

Josh Rosen

Ted Cruz

Ethan Couch

Ann Coulter

I had to google Josh Rosen but knew him as soon as I saw him; Mr krista and I talked a lot during that bowl game about how douchey he looked, in addition to appearing to be in his mid-30s. I'd say you have a top-notch three guys there. Might have to put Ann in a different bracket.

 

[General Malaise]

Most punchable face in America?

Did Ted Cruz pass away?

Hmmmmmm....good point. My current top 3:Josh Rosen

Ted Cruz

Ethan Couch

Ann Coulter

I had to google Josh Rosen but knew him as soon as I saw him; Mr krista and I talked a lot during that bowl game about how douchey he looked, in addition to appearing to be in his mid-30s. I'd say you have a top-notch three guys there. Might have to put Ann in a different bracket.

He's got a real Johnny from Karate Kid thing going on. Google Rosen + hot tub sometime. Entitled doesn't begin to describe it.

And I know Coulter is a chick and jokes about violence towards females is in terrible taste, but man....couldn't you punch her for us?

 

[Mors Venit]

In reading this article, it sounds like he could get just a few months

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/crime-courts/what-s-going-happen-affluenza-teen-ethan-couch-his-mom-n487391

He could now serve some of that sentence and now in an adult court.

"We no longer have to be concerned about the best interest of the child," said Tarrant County District Attorney Sharon Wilson, outlining her legal strategy at the Tuesday news conference.

Couch is 18 years old, and Texas generally releases incarcerated juveniles at the age of 19 a potential punishment that Wilson said was "not enough for taking four lives." If Couch remains in the juvenile system, he could ultimately spend just a few months in jail. He turns 19 on April 11.

By transferring Couch to the standard adult justice system, prosecutors can try to make him serve more time, though they cautioned that an "anomaly" in Texas law limits how much time can be added when a juvenile is transferred to the adult system.

Yay justice system.

Based on a new report, sounds like his family is pumping money into a deportation delay that could last "weeks or months." From the article: ""It seems to me they could pay them as much money as they want to, to make this thing drag out as long as they want to," he said.http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/12/30/pizza-order-helped-lead-authorities-to-affluenza-teen-mother.html?intcmp=hpbt4

So, safe to assume the tactic at play here is paying to string out the deportation in order to limit whatever time he's sentenced to spend in a juvenile facility (which would end when he turns 19, in April next year) and pay more to contest any efforts to move this to the adult system? Gee, I wonder what could possibly cause a kid to think he has no consequences for his actions.

Hopefully the mother pays the full legal price for her own role in this mockery.

These people are clearly lowlifes but i dont blame them for the mockery.

I blame the original judge.He ultimately is responsible for this.

 

[Mors Venit]

Most punchable face in America?

Did Ted Cruz pass away?

Hmmmmmm....good point. My current top 3:Josh Rosen

Ted Cruz

Ethan Couch

Ann Coulter

I had to google Josh Rosen but knew him as soon as I saw him; Mr krista and I talked a lot during that bowl game about how douchey he looked, in addition to appearing to be in his mid-30s. I'd say you have a top-notch three guys there. Might have to put Ann in a different bracket.

I had to google cruz

Damn that guy is greasy

 

[whoknew]

What's the anger towards the judge? I don't remember the original case well. That he kept the juvenile in juvenile court? Or that he let him off with just probation and not time in a juvenile facility? Or both?

 

[Mors Venit]

What's the anger towards the judge? I don't remember the original case well. That he kept the juvenile in juvenile court? Or that he let him off with just probation and not time in a juvenile facility? Or both?

He basically accepted a defense that he is too rich to go to jail. Had no convept of his actions.

The POS lawyer said "affluenza" in court.

Its ridiculous

 

[whoknew]

What's the anger towards the judge? I don't remember the original case well. That he kept the juvenile in juvenile court? Or that he let him off with just probation and not time in a juvenile facility? Or both?

He basically accepted a defense that he is too rich to go to jail. Had no convept of his actions.

The POS lawyer said "affluenza" in court.

Its ridiculous

So - I just want to be clear - would you (and others) have been satisfied if the judge sentenced him to a juvenile facility until he is 19?

 

[krista4]

Most punchable face in America?

Did Ted Cruz pass away?

Hmmmmmm....good point. My current top 3:Josh Rosen

Ted Cruz

Ethan Couch

Ann Coulter

I had to google Josh Rosen but knew him as soon as I saw him; Mr krista and I talked a lot during that bowl game about how douchey he looked, in addition to appearing to be in his mid-30s. I'd say you have a top-notch three guys there. Might have to put Ann in a different bracket.

He's got a real Johnny from Karate Kid thing going on. Google Rosen + hot tub sometime. Entitled doesn't begin to describe it.

And I know Coulter is a chick and jokes about violence towards females is in terrible taste, but man....couldn't you punch her for us?

I'm kind of a wimp, but maybe could do some hair-pulling.

 

[Mors Venit]

What's the anger towards the judge? I don't remember the original case well. That he kept the juvenile in juvenile court? Or that he let him off with just probation and not time in a juvenile facility? Or both?

He basically accepted a defense that he is too rich to go to jail. Had no convept of his actions.The POS lawyer said "affluenza" in court.

Its ridiculous

So - I just want to be clear - would you (and others) have been satisfied if the judge sentenced him to a juvenile facility until he is 19?

Yes. I would have accepted that.

 

[whoknew]

What's the anger towards the judge? I don't remember the original case well. That he kept the juvenile in juvenile court? Or that he let him off with just probation and not time in a juvenile facility? Or both?

He basically accepted a defense that he is too rich to go to jail. Had no convept of his actions.The POS lawyer said "affluenza" in court.

Its ridiculous

So - I just want to be clear - would you (and others) have been satisfied if the judge sentenced him to a juvenile facility until he is 19?

Yes. I would have accepted that.

Gotcha. I agree. That would've been a much more appropriate punishment.

 

[BigJim®]

I could be wrong, but thought I'd read the defense was not 'accepted' by the court and ultimately he received no different punishment than other juveniles have/would for this type of offense. Seems crazy to me.from the facts describes re: his conduct.

Now his mother, she is an adult and is the focus of my anger. Particularly following that type of defense, to scurry her kid out of the country to avoid what lame consequences he received seems inexcusable. I'd prosecute her to the fullest extent of whatever laws they can find.

 

[MikeIke]

Most punchable face in America?

Did Ted Cruz pass away?

Hmmmmmm....good point. My current top 3:Josh Rosen

Ted Cruz

Ethan Couch

Ann Coulter

I had to google Josh Rosen but knew him as soon as I saw him; Mr krista and I talked a lot during that bowl game about how douchey he looked, in addition to appearing to be in his mid-30s. I'd say you have a top-notch three guys there. Might have to put Ann in a different bracket.

I had to google cruzDamn that guy is greasy

Wait until you hear him talk. He's just slimy, no other description fits.

 

[Mors Venit]

Most punchable face in America?

Did Ted Cruz pass away?

Hmmmmmm....good point. My current top 3:Josh Rosen

Ted Cruz

Ethan Couch

Ann Coulter

I had to google Josh Rosen but knew him as soon as I saw him; Mr krista and I talked a lot during that bowl game about how douchey he looked, in addition to appearing to be in his mid-30s. I'd say you have a top-notch three guys there. Might have to put Ann in a different bracket.

I had to google cruzDamn that guy is greasy

Wait until you hear him talk. He's just slimy, no other description fits.

I never will. That is not a person i want to be exposed to.

 

[MikeIke]

Most punchable face in America?

Did Ted Cruz pass away?

Hmmmmmm....good point. My current top 3:Josh Rosen

Ted Cruz

Ethan Couch

Ann Coulter

I had to google Josh Rosen but knew him as soon as I saw him; Mr krista and I talked a lot during that bowl game about how douchey he looked, in addition to appearing to be in his mid-30s. I'd say you have a top-notch three guys there. Might have to put Ann in a different bracket.

I had to google cruzDamn that guy is greasy

Wait until you hear him talk. He's just slimy, no other description fits.

I never will. That is not a person i want to be exposed to.

Definitely a wise choice.

 

[lod01]

Mom deprted back to US, PAB - Punk ### ##### left behind in Guadalajara. We can only hope, they dish out some Mexican justice on this punk now that he doesn't have his mommy.

 

[elguapo07]

I think the real question is who will play this little ##### bag when the Lifetime movie comes out?

 

[Mors Venit]

I think the real question is who will play this little ##### bag when the Lifetime movie comes out?

Andy ****

 

[Quez]

He should of got a free afluenza shot at walgreens.

 

[Encyclopedia Brown]

Mom deprted back to US, PAB - Punk ### ##### left behind in Guadalajara.

Shark move by the Mexican government. The family was going to string this out for as long as possible until they found someone in authority who would make a "clerical error", and release them again.

The kid can't make a tinkle without his mother in the room. He's probably begging to come back to Texas. .

 

[AAABatteries]

I'm kind of a wimp, but maybe could do some hair-pulling.

Hawt.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NEdPV-mh1js

 

[fantasycurse42]

Bill Cosby should be on the most punchable face list, especially when he has that "hello friend" shirt on.

 

[The General]

Any punchable face list needs to include Sean Hannity.

 

[whoknew]

Looks like Affluenza Teen is back home in Fort Worth. I reckon he'll be calling the hoosegow home for a while now.

 

[MikeIke]

Any punchable face list needs to include Sean Hannity.

Not unless he's behind this guy.

 

[East Coast Bias]

Looks like he might get two years. 

 

[SWC]

i hope they put this little snotrag strait in to general population and let whatever happens happen i normally do not like violence but sometimes you just gotta say hey man karma take that to the bank bromigos